Are You Ready to Meet Our Kid?
Well here she is:
Meet Pasqualina!
Pascalina (in Calabrese) doing her thing on the goatwalk.
A friend who raises goats recently gave us this little darling capretta because her mother didn’t have enough milk for all her babies. So we’ve been bottle-feeding her (*that* was a challenge to get started), and she’s settling in nicely.
We even play “nascondino” a.k.a. hide and seek, but YouTube wouldn’t cooperate, so you’ll have to wait for a video.
And before you ask, no, she will never be on the dinner table; this kid will be strictly for milk and breeding purposes.
How could you even think otherwise?
We’ve also been going for walks together. If you think she’s cute in these photos, you should see her hopping along on her leash! Gah! I’m *so* in kid love.
Any of you ever raised a kid? Any tips to share?
P.S. Thanks so much for all your questions on Friday’s post; I’ll answer them as soon as possible! Stay tuned….
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Very cute! Looks like she is a real goat as he is checking out that red bedspread or whatever. How does she get along with the other two girls?
We’ve only had one real encounter so far; I wanted to wait until Pasqualina was at least comfortable with me. I started by letting Stella off the leash, and she wanted to play mommy–cleaning Pasqualina, growling when Luna came near. Then I let off Luna, and she just wants to play, but she seems to be into snapping a bit, not nasty-like, but too quick for Pasqualina to really feel comfy yet. Pasqualina, for her part, stayed close to me…but we’ll give them another go soon. I think they’ll be great friends 😉
I’d start brushing up on my goat-cheese-making skills if i were you. Kids grow up so fast!
She sure is a loveable looking gal.
You mean *learn* cheese-making skills…can’t wait!!!!!
She’s very cute, indeed!
Thanks Lara 🙂
Yes just wondering how the other two are reacting to her? Friends of mine currently posted to Kabul have two goats – their Australian Shepherds were constantly trying to herd them. Needless to say Goat Boy and Goat Girl had other ideas.
Believe it or now they were also an added security messure. There was always a danger that a local mob could break into their compound however if they saw goats in the yard they would assume it was Afghanies not Foreigners living there and pass on by. They were sort of watchgoats I guess.
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Oh that’s so interesting about the watchgoats. Who knew they’d have such benefits for your friends? Pasqualina found *another* dog very interesting, but was more timid with mine…we’ll see what they do as time goes on….
Will you make your own cheese? How cute she is, does she get along with the puppies?
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I hope so! I still keep asking P to take me to another friend’s place where they make cheese….
Sooo cute…my husbands family used have a goat years ago, he used to do all the milking 🙂
Hope she gets on with your puppies!
I have never heard of taking a goat for a walk 🙂
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I didn’t know you could take goats on walks (on leashes) either, but she loves it. P’s family had goats when he was younger, so we’re lucky to have at least some knowledge floating around 🙂
Who would have a thought a baby goat would be so cute?! Congrats and interesting too to read about how she’s getting along with the girls!
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To me all baby animals are cute, but Pasqualina is exceptionally so 😉 I will keep everyone posted on the relationship with the pooches 🙂
She is too cute!
One of my uncles used to have a herd of goats back in Caribbean. As a kid (no pun intended) they used to scare me a little because of their eyes. ha
I just bought some goat cheese the other day. First time I’ve had some since moving here. It’s so good and fresh.
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Oh I *love* goat cheese…and goat milk as I recently found out. Who knew?!
Nice kid, pun definitely intended. I will be very curious to hear more about your adventures and how much work etc it is and how the cheese making develops. Always thought having a goat might be fun, althought my uncle’s goats were rather ornery. Right now better to enjoy them through your adventures.
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She’s not ornery…yet. We shall see 😉
She is SOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Grazie 🙂
That kid is looking great! You are a great mom. I’m kidding you not! 😉
Honestly? I jumped out of my seat when I read your tweet to see what this kid is all about. LOL!
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I know, the “kid” stuff is just too tempting 😉
Yes, a little mesquite wood, some pomodora salsa e’ balsamic aceto…oooooooooo, hohohhh Lovely kid, does it look like mommy or daddy ? hahahahh hheheheh hohhoh
Love and Light,
richard
Gaaaaaaah! I can’t hear you!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Michelle! She is adorable and extremely photogenic. She even knows how to smile for the cameras. Can’t wait to see that video!
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Oh I have one newer photo in which she’s *definitely* smiling…too cute!
Your new baby looks so cute! Knowing nothing at all about goats -the amount of care required for them, what they eat (do they really eat tin cans and such?) and what about shelter too, what do they need in thar respect?
I think it would be neat to have a goat -maybe let them help out come summer in the lawn upkeep department, perhaps?
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They apparently don’t eat everything, but generally oats and grasses are the biggest parts of their diet. Right now she takes up a few hours a day for me, but most of that is choice…I try to spend at least an hour with her in the morning and evening and then a couple in the afternoon 🙂
Whew. I was so nervous. DIdn’t want to fall in love with the face only to find out that she’d soon meet her demise as Sunday dinner 🙁
So glad she’ll be sticking around. I am a sucker for those soft ears and doe eyes 🙂 She’s a real beauty, M!
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Oh I couldn’t even think of eating her…poverina!
oh my….SOOOO Cute. I just love little goats 🙂 Can’t’ wait for the video.
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Fingers crossed for YouTube!
That last picture is sooooo cute! Well, they’re all cute, but that’s the best one. Glad to hear that she’ll never end up on the table, but cheese and milk are always good. Goat cheese is fantastic. I read somewhere that you can use fig leaves to make natural rennet for cheesemaking.
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Oh that’s interesting! I’m really looking forward to cheese-making…I hope she makes enough milk!
Michelle! She is adorable!!
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Thanks Bella 🙂
That’s really dear. I am having trouble imagining you managing her date book when it comes time to breed. No breeding, no milk. But it’s you little girl!
Watch that snappy dog. It doesn’t take much aggression to hurt this baby. (I love goats.)
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Luna doesn’t *really* snap; it’s hard to explain…but I still won’t let them alone or anything. Pasqualina wouldn’t allow it 😉
Ciao Michelle! Oh me oh my… what a cutie pie! Cute name, too! I am glad to hear the bottle feeding is getting easier. Look forward to the video (I say grrrr… to YouTube as well)!
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Bottle feeding is *much* easier now, thank goodness…hopefully YouTube will cooperate soon….
Oh! So cute! Congrats on the new addition. 🙂
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Thanks 🙂 Nice to see you Stefanie!
Cute as a button 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
I love goats and have always wanted one. If you also get a donkey, I will be so envious I won’t know what to do with myself.
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No donkey plans, but you never know 😉
She is so cute!! I hope YouTube starts co-operating so we can see some vids!! 🙂
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Me too…I may just have to take more videos and try them 😉
so cute, I want one 😉
Hee hee…I can understand that 🙂
So cute! The goat cheese people bring baby goats to our farmers market sometimes. They’re adorable!
Hee hee…*that* is a good way to sell cheese I imagine!
Is she adorable or what? I’ve thought about having a goat some day (although I’d have to move somewhere more rural) so I could make cheese, which has always been something I wanted to do.
Yes, rural helps…hope you get the chance. It’s wonderful 🙂
She is soooo adorable! What a little sweetie! Imagine all the wonderful cheese and yogurt you’ll be able to make. Great name, too. I have a cousin named Pasqualino. 😉
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Someone here named Pasquino seemed a bit offended that we named her Pasqualina…but with trying to avoid all family and friend names, it was tough to name her!
How cute! We have thought about getting a goat before, but we don’t know much about them. I hope that you have a great time with all the cheese and milk you will be getting. What a sweet neighbor to give you such a gift. 🙂
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P had been talking to this guy about possibly getting a kid to raise for a while now…yes…*very* good friend indeed 🙂
How cute!
I was just having a conversation with my husband about having this cute goat… it is too bad that I can’t have it now. In the future, I will!
Cheers,
Elra
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Be sure to let us know when you’re a kid mommy 😉
She’s darling! And so photogenic. 😀 We drive by some local goats who like to hang out on top of their picnic table. Is Pascalina a climber?
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Absolutely! She loves to climb and jump too 🙂
Oh my gosh, Michelle, she is adorable!! I want one, too!
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She is a cute kid; I have to agree 😉
Adorable! My husband is French and visited his grandparents farm growing up, he still talks about the goats. He wants some when we retire!
Aw, that’s great Andi! Hope you get to enjoy them 🙂
Oh. My. Goodness. How completely adorable. Looking forward to the video! 🙂
I’m looking forward to making even more…she’s too cute on walks too 🙂
What a darling face & I love her name…look forward to reading about cheese-making adventures. How soon does all of that start? baci to all…very snowy & cold here in DC.
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She can be bred around 8 months…so we still have seven to go. It’s getting warmer here…yay! Great for afternoon walks with Pasqualina 🙂
She is adorable !! These pictures have made my day :0)
Yay! Glad to hear it Lizzie 🙂
She is just so, so sweet! How are the dogs doing with her? Is everyone in harmony?
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They actually haven’t spent *too* much time together, but the time they have been together has gone smoothly 🙂
OH MY GARSH! she’s preciosa! i second the question from jen above….are the girls jealous? do they bark?
i’m so relieved to have read she won’t be ending up on the dinner table! can’t wait to see the videos once youtube starts cooperating!
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No barking at all! A lot of curiosity and licking though….
She’s so cute!!!!
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Thanks Wendy! Nice to see you here 🙂
She’s sooooooooooooo adorable. I could never eat her…
Look at those eyes! Gaaah!
Pascalina è tenerissima! You’re lucky to have her, and she is very lucky to have found you both, ‘specially during Easter…!
We’re equally lucky indeed 🙂
I’d be a-fearin’ about that smile on her face.
It says “I’m going to be chewing through your whole *world*. Ooooooh yeah, baby.”
As cute as a goat-shaped button, though. I’d definitely let her chew her way through my world. 🙂
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Indeed, Mikeachim…indeed.
She is super cute! I love those ears =) Can’t wait to see more!
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I love those ears too! So cute!
Thank you for such a cute post! Made my evening. What a little doll.
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So glad you enjoyed!
Che Carina!
Wow, that’s a really lovely little goat! We have gone through a handful of goats in the co-housing community where I live, in Colorado. We take them out of the pen and “walk” them. They aren’t quite as easy to walk as dogs though!
How big is she supposed to get?
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P tells me she’ll be a fairly good-sized goat…not a dwarf, that’s for sure. We shall see….
TOO adorable for words!
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Thanks Sabine 🙂 Great to see you!
So cute!!!!!
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Thanks Lisa, and thanks for coming by 🙂
How did I miss this post before?!!! She’s lovely.
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Oh it’s a brand new post…you’re not too behind 🙂
she is too cute. I would be spending every minute with her. No kidding around. 🙂
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It’s *so* hard to leave her…especially since she cries 🙁
Michelle, she’s gorgeous! She’s lucky to have found such a loving place to spend her days…
Kate
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Thanks Kate 🙂
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!! We are thinking of getting goats too!
Woohoo! Kids for everyone!
Awww, I just LOVE her floppy ears! She’s adorable!
Thanks Sara…I love her ears too 🙂
She is so adorable!!! I would love to have a cute kid wondering around my yard but I’d be afraid that someone would come and, well, you know. I’d be heart broken.
Post her pic on Facebook.
G
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I hear you. I don’t usually post photos on FB–everything is on Flickr 🙂
Too cute. Do you walk her with the dogs or separately?
A new concept, Goat poop bags….(probably not an issue?)
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This weekend was the first time I took them all together…we need practice 😉
Oh my goodness….that is the cutest goat! I want one too! 🙂
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Thanks Jennifer 🙂
OK, Obviously I have to get back to reading people’s blogs and not just rely on Twitter. Because this was a BIG piece of news from you that I missed!!
YOU HAVE A GOAT.
HAHAAAHAAH! That is the most awesome thing ever! What an incredible opportunity!
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I tweeted about it too, but I was coy so you may have missed it 😉
Sooo adorable, and she even sits like a puppy!
Haha, actually she’s peeing there, but it was too cute not to post 😉
How beautiful!
And she looks SO much like my Darla!
I’m loving your story!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: your Darla is just darling!